Development Officer

1 month ago

Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Would you like to join a collaborative and passionate team which is raising funds to meet ambitious targets in a university committed to reducing inequality and shaping a better future for humanity?  

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 40,000 students from 197 different countries and over 10,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. 

Development Officers are responsible for managing a portfolio of alumni, trusts, foundations and friends of the University capable of making gifts of over £25,000. Working collaboratively with colleagues in the Advancement Team, and the wider University, you will engage prospective donors using your skills in stakeholder development to build relationships and secure significant donations in support of philanthropic priorities which are aligned with the University’s Universal Values, Global Change 2020-2030 strategy. 

The role sits within a growing Transformational and Major Giving team and is crucial to success at a time of investment and expansion in the Advancement Team. In order to be successful in this role, you will have experience of fundraising, high-end sales or business development, or the transferable skills to undertake a fundraising role, and the ability to present compelling giving opportunities to potential donors. 

What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year 
  • Generous pension scheme – the University contributes 21.6% of salary. 
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. 
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more. 
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. 

And much more

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